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QuizMultiple Choice

Texas and the Union

Question 9 • ECTC-AL-United States History I: Beginnings to the Industrial Revolution B

One of the main disagreements between Sam Houston and Mirabeau Lamar was about

Answer
A
whether the Texas Rangers should be established.
B
the payment of the large debts that Texas had acquired.
C
whether slavery should be permitted in Texas.
D
the ability of Texas to defend itself against Mexico.

Explanation

Sam Houston believed the young Republic of Texas was too weak to defend itself against Mexico and favored avoiding conflict. Mirabeau Lamar took a more aggressive approach and believed Texas could stand up to Mexico. Their disagreement was about Texas’s ability to defend itself against Mexico.

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